bubble tip anemone! help!

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  1. chainaman1

    chainaman1 Plankton

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    i need help, my bta's are not there normal selves. there closed and not as alive looking, but i did put them in a new tank, could it be the change? or the lighting? its not that good of lighting
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Sounds like it could be a combination of all that you mentioned.
     
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  3. rmelvin23

    rmelvin23 Skunk Shrimp

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    New tank and bad lighting are most likely your problem.
     
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  4. chainaman1

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    how long do i have to buy a new light?
     
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  5. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    what type of lighting is it under now?
     
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  6. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The anemones could be stressed beyond saving. I would suggest getting completely through the cycle before adding anything else. I'm assuming you aren't cycled cause you said you added them to a new tank. If it's the case, while cycling, start planning equipment you will need. Start thnking ideally what you will want and buy the appropriate equipment.
     
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  7. chainaman1

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    some stock 15 watt lights, 2 of them and a 9 watt clamp on, im pretty sure its nowhere near enough?
     
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  8. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    DEFFINATELY not, and as mission mentioned, how long has this tank been established?
     
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  9. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    How about some more info on your tank? Size, stage(how long has it been running), other equipment etc...... We can help you get on the right track to successfully keeping a healthy tank. And that is definitely not the correct lighting.
     
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  10. chainaman1

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    i had everything in a 29 gallon biocube for months, but recently switched about a week ago into a 48 gallon corner tank. today im suppossed to be getting my new lighting Aqualight Advanced Series HQI Metal Halide Fixture
    of 150 watts, would that do the trick?
     
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